What is it about Galway and questionable life choices for politicians? Maybe @PresidentIRL is as confused as the rest of us regarding the govt “plan”. @broadsheet_ie pic.twitter.com/zf2roTQcBb
— The Kenmeister (@the_kenmeister) September 16, 2020
Now then.
What have we here?
At risk Dublin resident Michael D Higgins and his wife Sabina enjoys lunch among friends in Galway seemingly disobeying the plea from Taoiseach Michaél Martin for people to stay in the capital.
So, when did he leave Dublin?
Anyone?/Fight!
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But at what time did the Taoiseach issue the plea? He could have already been outside the county surely.
Well let’s use Gavin Reilly’s tweets as a yardstick: https://twitter.com/gavreilly/status/1305836209885904896
So what is being suggested here is that at some point after 12.49pm ish, the President decided to get in his car and drive to Galway for afternoon tea. Unless, of course, he was already in Galway. Which would mean that this was a whole lot of nothing, right?
I hope they used one of his tea-cosies.
Haaa. Go on go on go on
…how to be small…and far away…
I think the word ‘yesterday’ is conclusive
No, wrong The word yesterday is fake news. Wake up sheeple.
Welcome to the world of cutting edge journalism.
We don’t know for sure that that’s not an autocorrect from ” – yes – today”
lol
its a recommendation and not a rule. and also leave him alone. hes more at risk than anyone, the absolute age of him.
A meal fit for a King
“Asking” a stranger to pose for a photo 30cm away from you is against the spirit of Covid guidelines, no? The waitress may be serving that table anyway, but the photo is unnecessary extra time spent very close to a non mask-wearing customer.
Shared by the hotel so presumably them that asked MD to pose for photo
Such nonsense.
The auld outrage reflex kickin’ in …
The ‘rules’ have become very higgledy miggledy.
On hand attendant standing ready to server their master like some Monarch or Lord which is what MDH thinks he is these days . Let them eat cake eh?
You’re missing the point of afternoon tea.
Let him eat cake
That’s mad, because waiters serve me also when I am eating a plate of cheese that costs €5 – guess I must be some sort of minor noble as well.
The President is on official business supporting Galway arts etc., so his trip was legitimate. Nothing much to see here. Enjoy arts events on Friday.
Gabby
Covid 19 is on official buisness
It’s job is to become so infectious and target the old especially those in care homes that do not have all expenses paid outings
Nice to see the president setting such an example during the time so many are facing ruin
But mind you a good friend was buried the other day and we could not even celebrate his life
Oh there’s lots to see with the Galway Arts scene , start with the “Art House” cinema debacle and work your way back …but of course , the irish media arent interested. Criticise Higgins or call him out on his various gombeen behaviour …never happens
While a cabinet minister Michael D Higgins actively supported the arts. He invited foreign film companies in and created grants for Irish film makers. If art galleries and other buildings have been ineptly administered it’s not his fault. His wife Sabina was actively involved in drama. It is quite natural therefore that the President should go Galway during its sadly interrupted City of Culture year to boost the morale of artists and other workers involved in the arts scene.
Yes Im sure the sight of a man with 3 public pensions worth over 100k a year(before his presidential pension kicks in) on top of a salary higher than that of the President of France and holding a property portfolio of 1.5 million will warm the cockles of starving artists …well, the more gullible of them anyway
The President does not personally own Arus an Uachtaran and its gardens. All who work at the Arus are paid salaries, thus supporting many families. In normal times thousands of visitors go there as individuals and in groups. I doubt whether you know any starving artists. The President knows many artists and writers and constantly reminds the government that the arts sector needs government help. To paraphrase Samuel Becket: many politicians don’t give a fart through their corduroys about literature and the arts.
Covid 19 has put and creating crowds industry not just projects
Covid has turned profile and humility is what
He owns a house in Salthill and often stays there. In fact, he’s been there for a while and has been spotted walking the prom over the last few weeks. What a stupid post.
Well he should stay there and use a testing centre for hospital
Off with their heads so
Champagne for the champagne socialist.
good for him. he knows we’ll do nothing.